Harlan County Schools & Education
Harlan County, Nebraska
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
70/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 86.9%
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,456
National avg $13,239
State avg $10,521
School Score
70/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 64/100
State Score Position
#32
of 93 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Harlan County
Measured School Summary
Harlan County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 70/100 and a graduation rate of 90.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Harlan County spends $10,456 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 10% above the Nebraska average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Harlan County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
2 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
70/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #32 of 93 Nebraska counties with school score data.
Completion
90.0%
3.1 pts above the state average
Funding context
$10,456
$65 below the state average
School coverage
2
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Harlan County has 2 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Harlan County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Harlan County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#32
of 93 Nebraska counties with school score data. The county score is 6 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
ALMA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary and high visible
359 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
ALMA PUBLIC SCHOOLS is the largest listed district slice, with 2 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Harlan County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Harlan County, Nebraska
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Streamlined Education Through Alma Public Schools
Harlan County operates a focused educational system consisting of two primary schools within a single school district. This consolidated approach serves a total enrollment of 359 students across the elementary and high school levels. The streamlined infrastructure ensures that all county resources remain concentrated on a unified student body.
A Unified Community at Alma Public Schools
Alma Public Schools manages the entire county student population across its two specialized facilities. The district currently operates no charter schools, maintaining a traditional public school focus for all 359 enrolled students. This single-district model fosters a tight-knit community where every student is part of the same educational journey.
Small Rural Schools Offer Personal Attention
Both schools in the county are classified as rural, creating a consistent and quiet learning environment for all children. Alma Elementary is the larger of the two with 192 students, while Alma High School serves 167 students in grades 7-12. With an average size of 180 students, these schools offer a personalized experience where teachers know every face.
School Overview
Total Schools
2
in Harlan County
Reported Enrollment
359
2 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Harlan County
ALMA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
2 Public Schools in Harlan County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 2 of 2 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALMA ELEMENTARY AT ALMA | Record | ALMA PUBLIC SCHOOLS | ALMA, 68920Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 192 |
| ALMA HIGH SCHOOL | Record | ALMA PUBLIC SCHOOLS | ALMA, 68920Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 167 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$10,456
State avg $10,521
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Schools in Harlan County, Nebraska — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Harlan County, Nebraska?
Harlan County operates a focused educational system consisting of two primary schools within a single school district. This consolidated approach serves a total enrollment of 359 students across the elementary and high school levels. The streamlined infrastructure ensures that all county resources remain concentrated on a unified student body.
What are the major school districts in Harlan County, Nebraska?
Alma Public Schools manages the entire county student population across its two specialized facilities. The district currently operates no charter schools, maintaining a traditional public school focus for all 359 enrolled students. This single-district model fosters a tight-knit community where every student is part of the same educational journey.
What is the school experience like in Harlan County?
Both schools in the county are classified as rural, creating a consistent and quiet learning environment for all children. Alma Elementary is the larger of the two with 192 students, while Alma High School serves 167 students in grades 7-12. With an average size of 180 students, these schools offer a personalized experience where teachers know every face.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.